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Feature Story Jacquece Dent, 38, of Flint, tapes a large box full of food for a family holiday meal before it is loaded up and shipped out from the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan. Healthy Communities

Filling boxes with food; Filling homes with comfort

Tim GallowaySunday, December 24, 2017
In The News EIE Flint Community Schools Kids and Education

Looking for excellence in education? Look right here

Marjory RaymerSaturday, October 14, 2017
Feature Story Full-time employee Nicole Zepp assembles a Stormy Kromer vest. Zepp says she has personally utilized almost every program offered at St. Luke's including New Paths, food pantry, employment prep, and the literacy program. Economic Development

Stitching together new lives (and Stormy Kromer gear) in north Flint

Bruce EdwardsFriday, October 6, 2017
In The News Denise Diller and Craig Leavitt pose outside Crossover Ministries current building at Grand Traverse and Court streets. Community Development

Another development coming to Court Street corridor with Crossover expansion

Shelby CoxSunday, September 24, 2017
Feature Story Volunteers helped a new playground open Tuesday at Hasselbring Senior Center. About 80 percent of the $150,000 funding comes from the Flint Child Health and Development Fund (often called FlintKids.org) and the Community Foundation of Greater Flint. Community Development

Because it takes a village: Flint's newest playground opens with help from 100 volunteers

Jake CarahWednesday, August 16, 2017
In The News Volunteers help transform nine once-blighted lots into the Martin Luther King Avenue Peace Garden in Flint on Wednesday, June 28, 2017. Neighborhoods

This is what Martin Luther King Avenue deservesBlight comes down and a peace garden takes root on Flint's northside

Jake CarahWednesday, June 28, 2017
In The News Flint Development Center celebrated its official ribbon-cutting and grand opening on Thursday, June 8, 2017. The multi-purpose facility will house offices and programs of the Genesee County Parks and Recreation Commission, YMCA of Greater Flint, Flin Neighborhoods

A new beginning, a community hub, a dream come true takes root on Flint's northside

Jake CarahFriday, June 9, 2017
In The News GearUp Academy now is located in the Dryden Building but is looking to relocate to the Ferris Wheel Building. It launched a Patronicity campaign to help fund the move. Kids and Education

New alternative high school looks to expand in downtown Flint

Makenzie SchroederThursday, June 8, 2017
In The News Blueberry Founder Phil Shaltz surrounded by celebrating ambassadors during the annual awards ceremony May, 19, 2017. Kids and Education

A little way to make a difference now adds up to 3,000 Blueberry Ambassadors

Makenzie SchroederFriday, May 19, 2017
In The News Smiles, handshakes and high fives greet students once a month at both Northwestern and Southwestern. Kids and Education

The 'remarkable' way volunteers support Flint high school students

Jiquanda JohnsonTuesday, May 9, 2017
In The News Urban Safety Corps, Flint River Watchers Press Conference, May 1, 2017 Volunteerism

Angie McChristian of Flint: An AmeriCorps army of one and one of many

Marjory RaymerTuesday, May 2, 2017
In The News The City of Flint's Planning and Development office in 2016 handled 4,000 resident complains, 101 cleanups and 38 community groups. Community Development

Fighting blight in FlintA glimpse inside the office handling 4,000 complaints and 101 cleanups

Jake CarahWednesday, April 5, 2017
In The News The Classic Country Omelette at Krystal Jo's features sausage gravy, bacon, beff, jalapeno, cheese, onions and green peppers all wrapped up with fresh eggs. Neighborhoods

Krystal Jo's in Flint: A deep sense of community with a side of sausage gravy

Jake CarahWednesday, March 22, 2017
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